The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 26,700
€ 24,000
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
166.9
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.5 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
138 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
