The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI (18 - ..)
€ 26,600
€ 28,600
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 30 TFSI.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 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
175.5
179.3 in
Length
175.5 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.77 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BLG*
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
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).
92.9 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
