The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)
€ 24,500
€ 34,500
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.47 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*DJG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
116 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
