The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 21,800
€ 20,300
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 0.4 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2578
4203
4199 mm
Length
4203 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1341 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg
Weight Difference:
41 kg
3.06 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
155 NM
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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12.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.42 kg/bhp
11.4 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
47 mpg
city
32 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
