The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
€ 26,000
€ 29,900
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 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
167.6
101.5
165.9
167.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.61 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.76 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
424 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
