The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 26,700
€ 26,000
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 3.9 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1421
1765
1957
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4238
2578
4199
4238 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.66 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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8.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
8.67 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
526 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
