The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 29,500
€ 25,800
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2578
4214
4255 mm
Length
4214 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1394 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.48 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
133 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9.42 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
54 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
690 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
690 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
486 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
