The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,700
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 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 BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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 BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.8 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
*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 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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
633 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
1133 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft