The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
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 1.4 TFSI cod
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.72 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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