The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
€ 26,200
€ 44,000
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sedan.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sedan
58.3
70
79.5
54.8
70.7
77.2
70 in
Width
70.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.3 in
Height
54.8 in
104.4
182.8
103.6
175.8
182.8 in
Length
175.8 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sedan
3113 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.18 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
104 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sedan
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
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29.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
29.93 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
727 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
