The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)

€ 36,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
103.1
167.6
167 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.93 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)

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 dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft