The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 33,300
€ 24,700
€ 33,300
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 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
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
101.5
165.5
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
774 lb
21.94 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
377 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
