The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 ultra is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.23 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
8V
Generation
CD
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
675 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft