The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
165.3 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.65 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft