The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 27,500
€ 23,900
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 0.4 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
4203
4199 mm
Length
4203 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.22 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
