The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 33,600
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 24,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 33,600
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 VW Golf GTD is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
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
*DJG*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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