The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 28,700
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
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 quattro (09 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.37 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg  ( 47 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
47 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
10.3 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
665 mi
Range
302 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
665 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft