The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 23,000
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
€ 25,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
1765
1957
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4214 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.8 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CPT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
13.03 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
63 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
49 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L