The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTD
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.71 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTD
8P
Generation
AU
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTD
147 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
22 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft