The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 39,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 39,400
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 e-tron is 4.4 inches longer and 2.2 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
103.5
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
717 lb
20.14 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
147 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1553 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1553 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
30.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft