The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 28,300
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 3.9 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1421
1765
1957
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4238
2578
4199
4238 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1389 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.18 %
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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
350 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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8.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.45 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
665 mi
697 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
