The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)

€ 39,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 e-tron is 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
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 e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
103.5
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
761 lb
21.37 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
147 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1553 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1553 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
30.3 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 e-tron
30.3 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft