The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 1.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.67 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft