The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 ultra 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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
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 ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
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 ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.61 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CXX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
29.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft