The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.83 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

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
Front-wheel drive
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 tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft