The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI (19 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 33,900
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 35 TDI.
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 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 35 TDI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.57 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BLR
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
21.11 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
28 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
407 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
407 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
159.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
