The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,800
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 FSI
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
1K
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 FSI

 REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
428 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft