The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2620
4255
4214 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1249 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
196 kg
13.56 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
123 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.15 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.47 kg/bhp
10.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L