The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 24,000

€ 25,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.8 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1421
1777
1966
1491
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2601
4237
2620
4255
4237 mm
Length
4255 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1268 kg
1755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.16 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.57 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
9.2 kg/bhp
8.57 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
60 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
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).
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 6b (NEFZ)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L