The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 TSI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.23 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
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 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft