The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 31,300
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 3.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI.
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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
175.4
179.3 in
Length
175.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.44 %
General
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BKC
Engine Code
DBKA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
30.93 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
40 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
579 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
121.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
