The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 24,400
€ 26,600
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
166.8
165.3 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.41 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
