The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 31,400

€ 27,900

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.32 %

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 dual clutch 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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
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 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
18.96 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
40 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf GTD
633 mi
579 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf GTD
111 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 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)
31.1 cu ft