The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 29,100
€ 26,000
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 9.3 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
1765
1995
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1423 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4292
2578
4199
4292 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
179 kg
11.62 %
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 gas turbine compressor
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
9.17 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
