The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)

€ 31,400
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
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 TFSI
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.69 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)

General

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.29 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
17.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
419 mi
VW Golf GTD
633 mi
419 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
168.7 kWh
VW Golf GTD
111 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft