The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 26,200
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 32,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 5.5 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
2636
4310
4255 mm
Length
4310 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1354 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.94 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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9.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
9.15 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
69 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
55 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
739 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L