The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 22,800
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 a little. The Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is 1.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4214 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.93 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
*CFF*
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 DPF
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 DPF
250 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.17 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L