The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,200
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,200
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 considerably. The VW Jetta 1.6 TDI 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
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
70
79.5
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (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 DSG (11 - 14)
104.4
182.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (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
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
3113 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.75 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

General

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
162
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
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
104 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
29.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.66 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
29.93 lb/hp
16.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
727 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data