The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 29,000
€ 32,500
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
167.5
103.8
169.8
167.5 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
