The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
1777
1966
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2620
4255
4237 mm
Length
4255 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1245 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.49 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
8V
Generation
AU
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

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CYVB
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.53 kg/bhp
8.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
46 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L