The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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 5.8 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1426 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
2637
4313
4255 mm
Length
4313 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1995 kg
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.72 %
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
187 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
9.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9.29 kg/bhp
7.97 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
64 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
54 mpg
city
34 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
534 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L