The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (03 - 05)
€ 24,700
€ 21,000
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.84 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.39 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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
