The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 27,200
€ 22,600
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 3.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.5 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
24.68 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
