The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

€ 26,200
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 BlueTDI is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
101.5
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.63 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft