The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 28,600
€ 34,900
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf GTD is 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 3.2
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 3.2
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.25 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 3.2
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 3.2
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
670 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
