The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.63 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
678 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
