The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 4.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches taller.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
165.3 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.45 %
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 g-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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 g-tron

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
44 mpg  ( 49 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 MPGe
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
33 mpg
city
16 lb
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
633 mi
Range
249 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
249 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft