The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
€ 30,800

€ 26,100

€ 30,800
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 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56
69.5
78.5
58.7
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
101.5
168.7
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
17.15 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.29 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
26 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
419 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
419 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
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 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
168.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft