The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 26,700
€ 27,100
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
166.9
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.16 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
8P
Generation
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
