The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
€ 22,800
€ 32,400
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI.
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
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
175.4
179.3 in
Length
175.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
1K5/1KM
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BSE
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
30.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
30.08 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
35 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
503 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
128.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
