The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 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 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 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 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %

General
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
DGTE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
138 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
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22.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
22.22 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
29 mpg
city
55 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
560 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
560 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
125.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1343 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data