The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 28,400

€ 28,700

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 BMT is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.7
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.16 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.35 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
739 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft