The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 25,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 24,500
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.51 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 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 ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
89 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft