The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 36,600
€ 24,200
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.42 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
