The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 33,600
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.3 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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