The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
€ 26,100
€ 25,700
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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 2.0 FSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
422 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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
