The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 26,000
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 3.2 is 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
14.94 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 3.2
178.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
