The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 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 4.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2578
4214
4255 mm
Length
4214 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1449 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
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
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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9.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
9.79 kg/bhp
8.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
60 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
727 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
583 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).
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).
131.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
491 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
