The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 11.1 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 5.9 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 - 12)
1786
2048
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
1785
1966
1786 mm
Width
1785 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
2636
4310
4199 mm
Length
4310 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1945 kg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.89 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-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
*CFF*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
340 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
50 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L