The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 17,000
€ 27,600
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.74 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
DBKA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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
