The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

€ 29,900
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Jetta 2.0 TDI is 7.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
70
79.5
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
70 in
Width
70.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.3 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
104.4
182.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
182.8 in
Length
175.4 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
3177 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.67 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

General

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
162
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.66 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
23.02 lb/hp
16.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
645 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data