The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 30,000

€ 27,600

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 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
69.5
77
58.7
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
101.5
166.9
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.47 %

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
6-speed manual 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
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
20.45 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
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft