The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
€ 27,300

€ 33,700

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 TDI DPF is 3.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
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
175.4
179.3 in
Length
175.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
3258 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.55 %

General
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CEG*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
19.39 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data