The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 24,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
€ 28,600
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e is 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft