The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 23,700
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 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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 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 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.53 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
21.96 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
49 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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