The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 38,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900

ⓘ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. 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 40 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 40 TDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.2 %
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
DGCA, DJGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft