The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

€ 33,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 5.5 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
2620
4255
4310 mm
Length
4255 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.09 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
340 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.94 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8.17 kg/bhp
9.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
478 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
469 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L