The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 24,800
€ 21,200
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 TDI is 3.8 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6
1421
1777
1966
1480
1786
2048
1777 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2601
4237
2578
4199
4237 mm
Length
4199 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
3.07 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLHA
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.52 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
12.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
61 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
