The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 18,000
 VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI is 1.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (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 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (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 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.91 %
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CZPB
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4
147 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft