The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 22,700
€ 25,800
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2578
4214
4255 mm
Length
4214 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
190 kg
13.43 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXS*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
10.21 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
54 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
598 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
