The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 24,200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 4.4 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
165.3 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.4 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
1K
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft