The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 23,700
€ 23,900
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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 BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.1 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.25 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 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
