The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 29,800

€ 28,100

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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
3340 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.26 %

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
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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
CRBC, 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 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.7 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
19.88 lb/hp
20.7 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
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 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
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data