The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 30,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 30,300
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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 4.5 inches longer and 2.1 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.36 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DDYA
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 3250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
25.82 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
758 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft