The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 25,700
€ 19,000
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
56.1
70
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
167
103.1
167.6
167 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2659 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.56 %
General
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
CHZD
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
23.69 lb/hp
31.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
