The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
101.5
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.89 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.07 lb/hp
24.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
542 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft