The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 28,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BMT is 2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 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
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
167.6 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2725 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.92 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
25.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
25.23 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft