The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

€ 30,000
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.19 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft