The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 23,900
€ 39,200
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI is 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI.
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 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
175.5
179.3 in
Length
175.5 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.38 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BLR
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
20.76 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
428 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
