The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 26,300
€ 43,500
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sedan.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
58.3
70
79.5
54.8
70.7
77.2
70 in
Width
70.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.3 in
Height
54.8 in
104.4
182.8
103.6
175.9
182.8 in
Length
175.9 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.52 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
162
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 turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
120 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
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25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.36 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
25.35 lb/hp
11.36 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
570 mi
495 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
