The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,900

€ 31,400

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
1421
1765
1957
1469
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1469 mm
2578
4238
2578
4213
4238 mm
Length
4213 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.17 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
168 bhp
VW Golf GTD
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
350 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
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8.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.49 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.3 kg/bhp
8.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
54 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
717 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
717 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
107 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L