The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 26,600
€ 35,900
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
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
175.5
179.3 in
Length
175.5 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAV*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
20.26 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
534 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
