The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,600
€ 25,600
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
70
77.4
58.7
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
102.4
167
103.1
167.5
167 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.28 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 TDI
84.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
