The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 29,400
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 4.4 inches longer and 2.3 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
169.7 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8V
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
690 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft