The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 TSI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.43 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft