The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,600
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
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 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
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 1.2 TFSI
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.88 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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