The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 35,500
€ 21,800
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 3.2 is 1.5 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
166.9
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
15.4 %
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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-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
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1100 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
