The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 22,600
€ 23,900
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.51 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
