The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 31,400
€ 28,600
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTD
55.9
69.5
77
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.9
165.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTD
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.57 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTD
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTD
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
16 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
352 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
