The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
€ 23,900
€ 30,800
€ 23,900
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 is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
56
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.19 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
17.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
645 mi
Range
419 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
419 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
168.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
