The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 35,800
€ 24,400
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 3.2 is 8.7 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
4286
2578
4199
4286 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1640 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
2125 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
324 kg
19.76 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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6.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
6.64 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
30 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
396 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 3.2
178.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
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
