The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 31,000
€ 25,600
€ 31,000
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 TFSI 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 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1421
1765
1957
1491
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4238
2620
4255
4238 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1405 kg
Kerb Weight
1249 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
156 kg
11.1 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
123 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.15 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
7.13 kg/bhp
10.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
468 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
468 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 TFSI
138.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
