The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 31,200
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod is 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.8 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2725 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
6 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
8V
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 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.59 lb/hp
25.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft