The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 28,700
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 27,400
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,700
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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron is 4.4 inches longer and 2.1 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.2 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.7 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.89 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CPWA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
48 mpg  ( 54 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
54 MPGe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
16.3 lb
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
249 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 g-tron
25.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft