The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.14 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.76 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
690 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft