The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 27,800
€ 26,500
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 1.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1421
1765
1957
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4214
2578
4199
4214 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1474 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.63 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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8.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.63 kg/bhp
10.68 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
583 mi
Range
678 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
560 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
