The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 27,500
€ 26,700
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.4 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
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
166.8
165.3 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.16 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
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Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
28.09 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
60 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
49 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
