The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

€ 27,300
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
€ 32,100
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08)
70.1
78.9
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08)
101.4
179.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
103.8
175.5
179.3 in
Length
175.5 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.84 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

General

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
22.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.51 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
22.22 lb/hp
19.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
560 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
125.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1343 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data