The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 4.4 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
165.3 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2956 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.04 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CBD*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

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

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft