The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 34,900
€ 32,700
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTD
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
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
101.5
165.9
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTD
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.81 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTD
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 dual clutch 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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
396 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
