The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 26,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
BMM
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 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft