The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 26,100
€ 26,700
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2578
4238
4255 mm
Length
4238 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.84 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
8.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
49 mpg
city
33 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
