The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.11 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CAYC
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29.14 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft