The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09) vs. Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 41,600
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Jetta 1.9 TDI is 3.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sedan.
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Sedan
57.4
70.1
78.9
54.8
70.7
77.2
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.4 in
Height
54.8 in
101.4
179.3
103.6
175.9
179.3 in
Length
175.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Sedan
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.04 %
General
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Sedan
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BKC
Engine Code
CJXC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
104 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan
Performance
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Sedan
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
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30.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.21 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
30.93 lb/hp
11.21 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
40 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
579 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
121.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
