The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

€ 23,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,400
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.8 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
23.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft