The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 27,600
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 TSI is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 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
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.75 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
15.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
