The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 28,300
€ 24,000
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 3.9 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2578
4238
4199 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1389 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.17 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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10.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
10.07 kg/bhp
10.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
48 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
511 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
