The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 28,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 8.7 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
1765
1995
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1423 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4286 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
239 kg
15.37 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
9.26 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 DPF
131.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L