The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 24,000
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
166.8 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
12.37 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
8V
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 cod
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CPTA
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.29 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
89 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 cod
89 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft