The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)

€ 26,700
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,000
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.32 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF

▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.45 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft