The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 26,500
€ 22,800
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.05 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
