The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 28,600
€ 36,600
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTD is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.8
70.3
80.6
56.1
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.8 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.9
102.4
167
165.9 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.51 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMN
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
