The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 28,900
€ 25,400
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.73 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
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
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
