The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 36,900
€ 24,000
€ 36,900
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 GTE is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
58
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58 in
Height
56 in
103.4
168.1
101.5
169
168.1 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.39 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
