The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 33,600
€ 25,400
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTD is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.47 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 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 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
17.25 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
