The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 29,000
€ 27,800
€ 29,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 3.7 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1491
1799
2027
1423
1765
1995
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1491 mm
Height
1423 mm
2620
4255
2578
4292
4255 mm
Length
4292 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1975 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.72 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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9.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
9.29 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
64 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
54 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
706 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
