The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 3.8 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
169.7 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
23.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
23.52 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft