The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 25,600

€ 24,000

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.5
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 1.4 TFSI cod
2754 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.64 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.39 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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