The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF DSG (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 32,100
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 TDI DPF is 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
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 TDI DPF
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.34 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
116 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
30.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.51 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
30.97 lb/hp
19.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
49 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
712 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
98.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
