The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 22,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.97 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
AU
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
40 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft