The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 27,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

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 1.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.38 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft