The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,800
 Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 FSI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
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 DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
167.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 FSI

▶ REPLAY
20.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.72 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
47 mpg
city
20 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
428 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft