The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 27,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 4.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches taller.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
165.3 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.86 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.0 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft