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 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
55.9
70
77.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.9
166.8 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.45 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
