The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,300
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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, 1.3 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 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.83 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 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
19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
19.22 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
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 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
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).
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft