The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Gasoline) (16 - 18)
€ 22,700

€ 29,500

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 BMT is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.2
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.2 in
103.1
167.5
103.8
169.8
167.5 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.26 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CXS*
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.51 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
575 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft