The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (04 - 05)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,700
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (04 - 05) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (04 - 05)
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 (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (04 - 05)
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.17 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (04 - 05)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.19 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft