The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.66 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
24.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft