The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 26,600
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14) VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 34,700
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 7.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14)
70
79.5
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14)
104.4
182.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
182.8 in
Length
175.4 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.73 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
162
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
30 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data