The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 23,900
€ 24,400
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
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
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.63 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8P
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 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.25 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
