The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 24,000
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 29,600
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 a little. The VW Golf GTI is 2.4 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 4.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
1777
1966
1786 mm
Width
1777 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1469 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4213
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
2601
4237
4213 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1755 kg
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
144 kg
10.18 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
280 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
148 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
6.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.83 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf GTI
38 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
28 mpg
city
49 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
476 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L