The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
€ 24,500

€ 26,100

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.5 %

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft