The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 28,200
€ 31,800
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 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
175.4
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 2.0 TDI
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.2 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BWA
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
197 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.7 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
16.41 lb/hp
20.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
30 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
432 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
432 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
149.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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
