The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 33,300
€ 27,500
€ 33,300
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 TFSI is 3.9 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.24 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
7.56 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
38 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
497 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
497 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
