The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
€ 22,700
€ 28,600
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.74 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXS*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.51 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
