The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 28,600
€ 32,600
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTD is 9.7 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 4.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1469
1786
2048
1421
1785
1966
1786 mm
Width
1785 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1469 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4213
2636
4310
4213 mm
Length
4310 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1404 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.64 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
350 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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8.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
8.36 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf GTD
55 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
55 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
670 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
739 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
476 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L



















