The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 28,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 4.4 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
165.3 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.78 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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