The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 35,000
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI is 4.5 inches longer and 2.1 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.99 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 35 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
21.45 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
690 mi
633 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
92.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft