The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 24,000
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
166.8 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.54 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CPTA
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.29 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft