The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 23,700
€ 27,500
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.94 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
43 mpg
city
38 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
