The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 23,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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 cod S tronic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
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
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.71 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
119 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 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