The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 FSI
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 FSI 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 BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.12 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
20.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft