The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 26,900

€ 23,900

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is 4.2 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 5.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1424
1777
1966
1480
1786
2048
1777 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1424 mm
Height
1480 mm
2602
4241
2578
4199
4241 mm
Length
4199 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1372 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
97 kg
7.07 %

General
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
8.61 kg/bhp
12.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
56 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
538 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L