The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 30,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 30,300
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 2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
167.6 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.2 %
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
131 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.9 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
49 mpg  ( 55 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 MPGe
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
41 mpg
city
16.3 lb
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
712 mi
Range
249 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
249 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft