The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,900
€ 29,600
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod is 2.4 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
1421
1777
1966
1469
1786
2048
1777 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1469 mm
2601
4237
2578
4213
4237 mm
Length
4213 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
134 kg
9.48 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
250 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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9.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
9.28 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
60 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
