The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,400
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 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 DPF.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 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 DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
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 DPF
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

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

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
30.6 cu ft