The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 26,200
€ 32,600
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
58.3
70
79.5
55.7
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
104.4
182.8
103.8
175.5
182.8 in
Length
175.5 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
3113 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.05 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DPCA
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
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
29.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
29.93 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
727 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 35 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).
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
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
