The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 27,500
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.02 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.76 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft