The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 26,600

€ 58,000

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sedan.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sedan
57.4
70.1
78.9
55
70.9
77.2
70.1 in
Width
70.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.4 in
Height
55 in
101.4
179.3
103.6
176.3
179.3 in
Length
176.3 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sedan
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.26 %

General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 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 RS3 Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BLG*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sedan
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sedan
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS3 Sedan
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.98 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
8.98 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sedan
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
402 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sedan
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).
161.1 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sedan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data