The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 32,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BKD
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.61 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
621 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft