The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.4 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
165.3 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.08 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft