The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 34,300
€ 26,000
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
167.6
167 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.2 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CZPB
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
