The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
€ 26,300
€ 24,300
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.42 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
632 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
