The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 34,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (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 TFSI quattro S tronic (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 TFSI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.9 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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