The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 33,600
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) VW Golf GTD
€ 38,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 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 DSG (17 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
168 in
Length
169.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.59 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft