The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,600
€ 25,600
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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, 0.9 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
70
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
166.8
103.1
167.5
166.8 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.96 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 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
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
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
47 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
1105 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
