The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 24,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.8 T is 9.3 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
1765
1995
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1480 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
2578
4292
4199 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.43 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
11.26 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
43 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L