The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 35,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 4.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
165.3 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.43 %
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft