The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
€ 17,000
€ 21,400
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.4 is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.8 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
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 1.4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
CAXC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
23.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
