The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 24,000

€ 28,900

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 4.2 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1480
1786
2048
1424
1777
1966
1786 mm
Width
1777 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1424 mm
2578
4199
2602
4241
4199 mm
Length
4241 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1765 kg

Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.98 %

General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
8.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
570 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L