The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,100
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
24.11 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft