The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
€ 20,800
€ 28,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
166.9
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
13.05 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
8P
Generation
AU
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 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
