The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 26,400
€ 29,000
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1421
1765
1957
1491
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4214
2620
4255
4214 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.84 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.47 kg/bhp
9.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
38 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
610 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
