The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 28,900
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 ultra is 1.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.8 T
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
167 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.8 T
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.99 %
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.8 T
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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