The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 28,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
17.04 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20.4 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft