The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 23,400
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.63 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
