The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 36,500
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
€ 27,400
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 3.2 is 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 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 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
520 lb
14.51 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.51 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft