The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
€ 28,200

€ 27,600

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 Turbo FSI is 3.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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 Turbo FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
3232 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.26 %

General
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Turbo FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BWA
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
197 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
145 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
16.41 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
30 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
22 mpg
city
59 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
432 mi
Range
888 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
432 mi
888 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
149.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data