The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)
€ 25,500
€ 23,200
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.16 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
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 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
