The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 23,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.87 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft