The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 20,600
€ 31,200
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Jetta 1.6 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI.
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
2961 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BSE
Engine Code
DDYA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
29.32 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
32 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
462 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
462 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
140.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
