The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,900
€ 28,400
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
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
101.5
165.9
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.48 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
