The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 26,300
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 29,500
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,300
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 DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
165.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.07 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
723 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
723 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft