The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
166.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.5 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16.62 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft