The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 24,600
€ 26,700
€ 24,600
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 1.8 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1491
1799
2027
1421
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2601
4237
4255 mm
Length
4237 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1249 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.74 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXS*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.74 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
10.41 kg/bhp
12.74 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
59 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
