The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 21,000
€ 28,600
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 1.6 FSI is 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf GTD
55.9
69.5
77
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf GTD
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.4 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf GTD
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf GTD
122 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
518 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
