The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 33,300
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) Audi A3 3.2
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
Weight Difference:
500 lb
14.17 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
377 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 3.2
187.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft