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

€ 25,200

€ 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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.79 %

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
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CPT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
28.72 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
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
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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).
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft