The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 30,600
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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. 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
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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
56.2 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 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
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.02 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 g-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
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

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.66 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
586 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 g-tron
100.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft