The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 22,800
€ 23,900
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
70
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.3
166.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.89 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.97 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
