The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 28,900
€ 27,800
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3194 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.55 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
