The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,000
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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 BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
167.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.26 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.76 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft