The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 28,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 38,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900

ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
167.5 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.53 %
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
DGCA, DJGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.58 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft