The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)

€ 27,600
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,900
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
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 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.77 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.45 lb/hp
25.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
46 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 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