The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI S Tronic (14 - 16)
€ 26,600
€ 33,700
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 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
175.4
179.3 in
Length
175.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BLG*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
