The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 32,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 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 S tronic (17 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.56 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
251 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
131 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
22.32 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
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
1107 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft