The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 22,800
€ 39,800
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 40 TDI.
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 40 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 40 TDI
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.38 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BSE
Engine Code
DGCA, DJGA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
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30.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.94 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
30.08 lb/hp
18.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
35 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
503 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
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).
102.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
128.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
