The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
€ 26,000
€ 27,700
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 11.4 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 5.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
1480
1786
2048
1426
1785
1966
1786 mm
Width
1785 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1426 mm
2578
4199
2637
4313
4199 mm
Length
4313 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
96 kg
7.05 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.61 kg/bhp
11.1 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
570 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
