The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 25,600
€ 27,800
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.58 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
