The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 35,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 24,200
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 11.4 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 5.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
1785
1966
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1785 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1426 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
2637
4313
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4313 mm
Length
4199 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
114 kg
7.81 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CZPB
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
187 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
187 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
320 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.52 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
7.81 kg/bhp
8.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
49 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
536 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L