The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 33,600

€ 24,300

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
103.4
168
101.5
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft