The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.84 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZPB
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft