The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
€ 31,000
€ 32,400
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 TSI 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 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
58.3
70
79.5
55.7
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
104.4
182.8
103.8
175.4
182.8 in
Length
175.4 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.51 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
162
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
197 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
16.23 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
444 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
