The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 27,400

€ 28,500

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
166.8
165.3 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.37 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CRBC, 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 BMT
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 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