The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 9.3 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
1786
2048
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
1765
1995
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1480 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
2578
4199
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
2578
4292
4199 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1341 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
94 kg
6.55 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.4 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.42 kg/bhp
10.4 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
51 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L