The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 26,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.65 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
22.93 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
678 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
777 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft