The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,900
€ 26,100
€ 29,900
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 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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
4214
2620
4255
4214 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
10.73 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 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 ACT BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
7.34 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
37 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
27 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
444 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
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).
89 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
