The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 26,200
€ 24,700
€ 26,200
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 2.0 BlueTDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1491
1799
2027
1421
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2601
4237
4255 mm
Length
4237 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1354 kg
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1735 kg
Weight Difference:
104 kg
7.68 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 bhp
120 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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9.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
9.15 kg/bhp
10.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
69 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56 mpg
city
46 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
758 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
