The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
€ 24,400
€ 25,700
€ 24,400
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 4.2 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
1480
1786
2048
1424
1777
1966
1786 mm
Width
1777 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1424 mm
2578
4199
2602
4241
4199 mm
Length
4241 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg
Weight Difference:
91 kg
6.91 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
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10.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
10.97 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
570 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
