Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta GLI
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Highlights
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$40,100
Starting MSRP
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$33,745
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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24 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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MPG
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201 hp
Horsepower
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228 hp
Horsepower
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Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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201 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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228 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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221 @ 1600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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258 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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Displacement
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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24 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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17 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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17 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P225/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
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P225/45HR18
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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P225/45HR17
Front Tire Size
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P225/45HR18
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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11 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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177 in
Length, Overall
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187 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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37 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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Front Head Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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Second Leg Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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56 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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Front Leg Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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104 in
Wheelbase
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106 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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94 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,417 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,311 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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320
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Audi A3 or the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI?
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Audi A3 with 29 MPG combined versus 28 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi A3 or the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI?
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is cheaper than the 2026 Audi A3 with a $33,745 starting MSRP versus a $40,100 starting MSRP.
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