The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
€ 18,000
€ 22,500
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.4 is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
56
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
11.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1K
Generation
8P
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
107 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
