The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 28,500
€ 22,200
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
55.9
70
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.3
166.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
706 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
