The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 18,000
€ 28,900
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 1.4 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.1
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
167
165.3 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.93 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
107 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
