The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 24,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 30,600
 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 4.4 inches shorter and 2.1 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 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
56.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
165.3 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.88 %
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CPWA
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
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
31 mpg
city
15.3 lb
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
570 mi
Range
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
256 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-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).
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
24.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft