A3 40 TFSI quattro vs Jetta GLI
Audi · Volkswagen
1/4 Mile winner
Jetta GLI
Beats the A3 40 TFSI quattro by 0.09s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Jetta GLI beats the A3 40 TFSI quattro by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Jetta GLI thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
201 hp
228 hp
0–100 km/h
6.6s
6.5s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
2.0L I4 Turbo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
320 Nm
350 Nm
Price
$38,000
$31,000
Simulated race times
Distance
A3 40 TFSI quattro
Jetta GLI
100 m
6.620s
6.574s
1/8 mile
9.731s
9.666s
1/4 mile
14.504s
14.414s
1 km
25.529s
25.395s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Jetta GLI is $31,000 vs $38,000 for the A3 40 TFSI quattro — a $7,000 gap. Power: Jetta GLI makes 27 hp more (201 vs 228).
FAQ
Which is faster, the A3 40 TFSI quattro or the Jetta GLI?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Jetta GLI is faster, beating the A3 40 TFSI quattro by 0.09 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the A3 40 TFSI quattro vs the Jetta GLI?
The A3 40 TFSI quattro hits 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, while the Jetta GLI does it in 6.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The A3 40 TFSI quattro produces 201 hp; the Jetta GLI produces 228 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The A3 40 TFSI quattro tops out at 250 km/h, and the Jetta GLI reaches 250 km/h.
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