The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 30,800
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 1.4 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1424 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4241 mm
Length
4255 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.23 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8V
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
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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

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

118 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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9.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.12 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
67 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
67 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 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
365 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L