The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 26,500
€ 35,800
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 8.7 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1480
1786
2048
1423
1765
1995
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1480 mm
Height
1423 mm
2578
4199
2578
4286
4199 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1474 kg
Kerb Weight
1640 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2125 kg
Weight Difference:
166 kg
10.12 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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10.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.68 kg/bhp
6.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
678 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
