The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

€ 21,400
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 29,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.27 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.66 lb/hp
21.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
579 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft