The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
167.5 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.77 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.25 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
56 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 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