The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 33,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 5.2 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1492 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
2620
4258
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
2636
4310
4258 mm
Length
4310 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1455 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
175 kg
12.03 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
178 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
8.65 kg/bhp
8.17 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
46 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L