The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
€ 19,000
€ 26,900
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.6 is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
166.8
165.3 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
3 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
