The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 29,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,100
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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
18.05 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
746 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft