The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
€ 23,700
€ 21,400
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.03 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
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 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.25 lb/hp
23.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
551 mi
Audi A3 1.4 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).
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
