The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 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 DSG (17 - 17)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
167.6 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.11 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CZE*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.07 lb/hp
28.3 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
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 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
1102 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