The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

€ 27,100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.2 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
84.3 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
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft