The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
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 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.33 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft