The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 20,000
€ 36,900
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf GTE
55.9
69.5
77
58.4
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
101.5
165.9
103.5
168.3
165.9 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf GTE
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
739 lb
20.76 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf GTE
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*DGE*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf GTE
115 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
33 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
25 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
482 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi A3 1.6
482 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
134.5 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
