The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08)
€ 23,400
€ 20,000
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
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
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 1.6
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.72 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 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
