The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

€ 31,400
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 24,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.16 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

General

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
633 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
111 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
111 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft