The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 26,700
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1421
1765
1957
1492
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1492 mm
2578
4238
2620
4258
4238 mm
Length
4258 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
28 kg
2.08 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8P
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 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.93 kg/bhp
8.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
53 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
645 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
645 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
