The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
168.7 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
14.21 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLA*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft