The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 23,900
€ 34,700
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is 3.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
57.4
70.1
78.9
55.7
70.7
77.2
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.4 in
Height
55.7 in
101.4
179.3
103.8
175.4
179.3 in
Length
175.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.51 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
120 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
25.79 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
542 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
