The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 31,400
€ 21,600
€ 31,400
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 a little. The Audi A3 3.2 is 0.4 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1421
1765
1957
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4203
2578
4199
4203 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
280 kg
17.83 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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6.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.36 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
27 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
352 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
