The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 28,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
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 DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.28 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
432 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
432 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft