The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 20,000
€ 26,500
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 1.6 is 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
13.17 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
BMM
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
33 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
678 mi
Audi A3 1.6
482 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
134.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
