The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 19,900
€ 31,700
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.7
70.4
81.6
55.9
70
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.7
102.4
166.8
168.7 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.94 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
