The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 25,900
€ 21,800
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.89 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
