The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 23,900
€ 29,000
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 DPF is 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56
69.5
78.5
58.7
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
101.5
168.7
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 DPF
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
29.57 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 DPF
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
