The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 35,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI is 5.8 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
1785
1966
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1426 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
2637
4313
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2620
4255
4313 mm
Length
4255 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
235 kg
16.1 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CZPB
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
187 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
187 bhp
123 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.96 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
7.81 kg/bhp
9.96 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
49 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
536 mi
598 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L