The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 24,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.92 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

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

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.61 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
555 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
555 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft