The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 26,200
€ 58,000
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sedan.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sedan
58.3
70
79.5
55
70.9
77.2
70 in
Width
70.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.3 in
Height
55 in
104.4
182.8
103.6
176.3
182.8 in
Length
176.3 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sedan
3113 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.31 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sedan
162
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
104 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sedan
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sedan
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sedan
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29.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.98 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
29.93 lb/hp
8.98 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sedan
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
402 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
727 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sedan
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).
161.1 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sedan
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
