The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,700
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 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
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 S tronic (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.8 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
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
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
119 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
48 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
634 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
92.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 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
1096 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft