The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 32,800
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 1.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.24 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8V
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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 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
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft