The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 28,300
€ 25,400
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
58.3
70.3
80.6
56
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.19 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
