The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
€ 24,400
€ 21,900
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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 1.6 FSI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.79 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
1K
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 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
