The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 24,000
€ 22,100
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
55.9
70
77.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
166.8
103.1
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
1.04 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
8V
Generation
CD
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 cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.29 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
661 mi
Range
608 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
