The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 24,800
€ 23,900
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 is 0.4 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
4203
2578
4199
4203 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1372 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
73 kg
5.05 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
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
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BKD
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
10.47 kg/bhp
12.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
600 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
538 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
