The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)

€ 26,200
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 24,700
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.67 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft