The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)

€ 28,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
167.6 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.75 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.35 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft