The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 30,600
€ 21,600
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8V
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 turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.72 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 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
1168 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
