The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
€ 26,100

€ 26,900

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.1
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
167.6
102.4
167
167.6 in
Length
167 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.39 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.07 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
38 mpg
city
38 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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