The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 28,200
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is 7.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
58.3
70
79.5
55.7
70.7
77.2
70 in
Width
70.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.3 in
Height
55.7 in
104.4
182.8
103.8
175.5
182.8 in
Length
175.5 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.71 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
162
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
120 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.37 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
25.35 lb/hp
24.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
570 mi
675 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
