The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 18,000
€ 23,600
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.4 is 3.9 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2578
4238
4199 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
1217 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
138 kg
10.18 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
132 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
107 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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15.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4
15.41 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
44 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
33 mpg
city
49 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
534 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
