The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 22,500
€ 18,000
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 is 3.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 1.4
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
VW Golf 1.4
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
11.16 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 1.4
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
29.9 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
444 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
145.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
