The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 32,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
165.3 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
56 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft