The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
102.4
167
165.3 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.2 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
675 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft