The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 30,600
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 g-tron is 2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 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
56.2 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.7 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.26 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 g-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CPWA
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.66 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
15.3 lb
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
256 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
256 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
24.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft