The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 24,800
€ 23,700
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1421
1765
1957
1491
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4203
2620
4255
4203 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
220 kg
15.22 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BKD
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
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
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.96 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
10.47 kg/bhp
9.96 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
600 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
