The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
166.8 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.29 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
70 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft