The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 35,800
€ 29,000
€ 35,800
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 3.2 is 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.15 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
8P
Generation
AU
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 BlueTDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
396 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
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 3.2
178.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
