The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
103.1
167.6
167 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)

General

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft