The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
101.5
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.17 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

General

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

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.58 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 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