The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI is 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.11 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16.06 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
432 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft