The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,400
€ 22,700
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
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
101.5
165.5
103.1
167.6
165.5 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2725 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
593 lb
17.87 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
25.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
424 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
