The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.33 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29.14 lb/hp
20.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft