The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 24,400
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 1.6 FSI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56
69.5
78.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
168.7
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.79 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
25.91 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
518 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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 Sportback 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
