The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 24,000

€ 24,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 cod 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 cod
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 cod
VW Golf 1.8 T
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.71 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.8 T
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
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20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.29 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft