The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

€ 28,600
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
101.5
169
165.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.16 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8P
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
BMN
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft