The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 32,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
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 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.54 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
131 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 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft