The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 31,400
 VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
69.5
78.5
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.99 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
600 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft