The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 29,000
€ 34,300
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.1
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
167.5
102.4
167
167.5 in
Length
167 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.84 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
16.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
