The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 TDI is 3.8 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
1777
1966
1786 mm
Width
1777 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
2601
4237
4199 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1765 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
57 kg
4.26 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
117 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
9.28 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
city
48 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L