The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,900
€ 31,400
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTD
56.1
70
77.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
57.8 in
102.4
167
101.5
165.9
167 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.24 %
General
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
