The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 29,700
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 11.1 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
1785
1966
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1785 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4310 mm
Length
4199 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1310 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1795 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.53 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
8.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.85 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
59 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L