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 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55.9
70
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.3
166.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.7 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.76 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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
