The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 24,800
€ 23,900
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1372 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.88 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
12.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
61 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
538 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
