The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 28,600
€ 19,900
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
56.1
70
77.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
167
103.1
168.7
167 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.82 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
758 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
85.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
