The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)

€ 27,400
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,100
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3062 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.17 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

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

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft