The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,300
€ 26,900
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.91 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.19 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
19.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
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 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
