The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 27,900
€ 31,300
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 7.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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
175.4
182.8 in
Length
175.4 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
162
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
19.25 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
570 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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
