The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 24,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.24 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLA*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft