The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 29,900
€ 27,500
€ 29,900
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 a little. The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.33 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
