The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 TDI is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
165.3 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.75 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
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 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 TDI
98.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft