The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 27,500
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 11.1 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1421
1785
1966
1480
1786
2048
1785 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2636
4310
2578
4199
4310 mm
Length
4199 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
117 kg
8.38 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
120 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
10.67 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
586 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
