The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 28,700
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 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
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.44 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
665 mi
758 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft