The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 38,400
 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
167.5 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
721 lb
20.25 %
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
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
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
132 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

▶ REPLAY
20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.58 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
157 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
39 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
1657 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft