The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 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 (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 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
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.63 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch 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
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18.64 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
761 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
761 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft