The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
€ 29,100
€ 26,100
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.1 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
746 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
746 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
