The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..)

€ 30,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (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 DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
167.6 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
9.07 %
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.46 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.72 lb/hp
24.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
47 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft