The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 26,600
€ 46,000
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000
ⓘ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
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.02 %
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)
7-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
*CAV*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
158 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
20.26 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
534 mi
534 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
