The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,700
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 1.6 TDI is 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.85 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CAYC
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 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
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 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
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 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
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft