The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 27,500
€ 26,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 is 3.8 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1421
1777
1966
1480
1786
2048
1777 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2601
4237
2578
4199
4237 mm
Length
4199 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
91 kg
6.69 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.33 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
94.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
