The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 23,000
€ 22,100
€ 23,000
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 Audi A3 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1421
1765
1957
1491
1789
2073
1765 mm
Width
1789 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4238
2619
4284
4238 mm
Length
4284 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
98 kg
7.23 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
8P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
230 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
15.22 kg/bhp
11.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
777 mi
Range
608 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
