The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 23,200
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
169
167.6 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2725 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
9.11 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
25.23 lb/hp
24.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
