The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (07 - 08) vs. Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 25,100

€ 46,400

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sedan.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
57.4
70.1
78.9
54.8
70.7
77.2
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.4 in
Height
54.8 in
101.4
179.3
103.6
175.8
179.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
3212 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.19 %

General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BMY*
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sedan
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23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
23.28 lb/hp
11.69 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
35 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
482 mi
503 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
134.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data