The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

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 1.7 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
1765
1957
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
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 (09 - 10)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4238 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1720 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
170 kg
12.19 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
350 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
8.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.3 kg/bhp
10.21 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
54 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
717 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
107 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 TDI
107 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L