The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
€ 26,500
€ 26,900
€ 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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.1
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
101.5
165.3
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 1.5 TFSI cod
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.51 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
678 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
