Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Jetta VI · Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Volkswagen Jetta VI · Facelift 2014

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    110 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIVolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,310kg2,888lb
1,347kg2,970lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
74.9s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
36.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,038km645mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,659mm183in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,778mm70in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,651mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,538mm61in
Trunk volume
425L
510L
Max trunk volume
880L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
110g/km
123g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIVolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
36.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
1,347 kg
2,970 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.6 s
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI8.6 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
1,038 km
645 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
220 km/h
137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.6 s
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIVolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
1,347 kg
2,970 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,038 km
645 mi
CO2 score
110 g/km
123 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 37 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 99 km (61 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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