The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,500
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.93 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
723 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
723 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft