The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 28,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 24,500
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
133 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft