The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 25,800
€ 28,600
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
55.9
69.5
77
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.77 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
8P
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
138 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.57 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
