The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 31,700

€ 22,600

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI is 4.5 inches longer and 2.1 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.1
70.3
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
169.8
101.5
165.3
169.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.08 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DPCA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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20.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
20.03 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
45 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
598 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
98.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft