The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 23,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
1765
1957
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
2578
4214
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4214 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.41 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BKD
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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10.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
10.25 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg  ( 58 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58 MPGe
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
7.1 kg
No data
motorway
4.5 kg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
621 mi
Range
256 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
621 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
24.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L