The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,800
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
2 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
21.96 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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