The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,100
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘ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 1.7 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
2578
4238
4255 mm
Length
4238 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1268 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1765 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.94 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
9.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
9.19 kg/bhp
12.31 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
54 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
512 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L