The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
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 BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.73 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft