The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 1.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.33 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
DADA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
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