The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
€ 23,900
€ 28,600
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 3.9 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2578
4238
4199 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1372 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1905 kg
Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.38 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.45 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.7 kg/bhp
8.45 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
645 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
538 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
