The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 26,300
€ 24,200
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 1.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1421
1765
1957
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4214
2578
4199
4214 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
104 kg
7.17 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BMM
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.52 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.51 kg/bhp
8.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
632 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
560 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
