The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 23,700

€ 25,900

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 cod.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
2895 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.52 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CPTA
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
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
119 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 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