The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (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
€ 26,500
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 4.2 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1786 mm
Width
1777 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
2602
4241
4199 mm
Length
4241 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1474 kg
Kerb Weight
1275 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1760 kg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
199 kg
13.5 %
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
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

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

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
10.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.68 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
61 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
675 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
113.1 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
113.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L