The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 33,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) VW Golf GTD
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
103.4
168
167 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.68 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)

General

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

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 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
1067 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft