The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.48 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.76 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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