The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
€ 28,300
€ 31,100
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.39 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
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 BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
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 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.58 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
717 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
