The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)

€ 29,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 1.7 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 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 S tronic (10 - 12)
1765
1957
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4238 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.76 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
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
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
350 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
139 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
761 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
761 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 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
465 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L