The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 24,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 38,400
 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 4.4 inches shorter and 2.2 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
165.3 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
659 lb
18.51 %
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
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
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
157 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
31 mpg
city
No data
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
1657 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft