The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)

€ 35,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 3.1 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
4237 mm
Length
4268 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1336 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
134 kg
9.12 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
380 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
8.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.37 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.12 kg/bhp
12.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
586 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L