The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 25,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.97 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.29 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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