The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)

€ 27,600
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘ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. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
101.5
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.96 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
46 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft