The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 33,000
€ 26,500
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 3.2 is 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.12 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
355 mi
Range
678 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
