The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
€ 24,200
€ 25,700
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
56
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
101.5
165.3
101.5
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.21 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
422 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
