The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
€ 26,500
€ 21,400
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.51 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
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 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.17 lb/hp
23.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
758 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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
