The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
€ 21,300
€ 30,900
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 FSI 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 FSI
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 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BLF
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
113 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
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26.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.66 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
26.26 lb/hp
16.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
34 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
495 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
130.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
