Audi A3 vs Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
The Audi A3 and the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen are rated the same on fuel economy: 32 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Audi A3 | Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 25 | 47 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 0 and 0 | 1 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 31,000 miles | 82,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 32 MPG | 32 MPG |
| City and highway | 29 and 37 | 29 and 37 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,000 | $3,000 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 25 complaints for the Audi A3 and 47 for the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 3 for the Audi A3, 1 for the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen.