The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 23,900
€ 23,000
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.22 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
