The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 33,200
€ 26,000
€ 33,200
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 TFSI is 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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
169
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.06 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.12 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
490 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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 TFSI
144 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
