The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
167 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.22 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZPB
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft