2012 Audi A3 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2012 Audi A3 and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Audi A3 and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A3 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A3. 2012 Audi A3 has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Audi A3 | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A3 | Jetta |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4644 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1422 mm | 1482 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |