The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 31,400
€ 25,900
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTD is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.9
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
102.4
166.8
165.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3144 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.24 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMN
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf GTD
633 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
111 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf GTD
111 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
