The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 22,100
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 Audi A3 1.6 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 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
166.9
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.11 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
