The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 25,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 BMT is 8.7 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
1786
2048
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1995
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1480 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4286
4199 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1935 kg
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.79 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9.9 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
66 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
514 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L