The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
€ 31,400
€ 25,700
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
57.8
70.3
80.6
56
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
101.5
165.9
101.5
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.41 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf GTD
633 mi
422 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
111 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 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
