The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 25,600
€ 22,200
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
55.9
70
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.3
166.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
9.16 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.41 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
100.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
