The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (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 DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (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
3062 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.4 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
129 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
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
20.77 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
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
40 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
1127 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