The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 32,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 32,500
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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 4.5 inches longer and 2.1 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (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 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.63 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.55 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
723 mi
570 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft