The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)

€ 27,400
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches taller.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 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 BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
165.3 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.73 %
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
DGTE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
40 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft