The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)

€ 23,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 31,100
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
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 quattro (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.28 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
717 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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