The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 31,500
VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18) VW Golf GTD
€ 27,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 GTD is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
168 in
Length
169.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
53 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
47 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
706 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
90.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft