The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 33,600
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
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 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.33 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
15.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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)
30.6 cu ft