The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 25,400
€ 23,700
€ 25,400
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 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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
167.5
101.5
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.94 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
18.92 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
89 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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
