The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI 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 ACT BMT.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.14 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft