The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 23,400
€ 26,500
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 3.9 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1421
1765
1957
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4238
2578
4199
4238 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1474 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
119 kg
8.07 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
BMM
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
13.03 kg/bhp
10.68 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
60 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
727 mi
Range
678 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
727 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
96.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
