The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 36,900
€ 26,300
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.4
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.5
168.3
101.5
165.9
168.3 in
Length
165.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTE
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1553 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
