The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 17,000
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 1.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4
56.1
70
77.4
58.3
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
102.4
167
101.5
165.3
167 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.74 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DDYA
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
