The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 28,600

€ 23,900

€ 28,600
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 1.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
167
101.5
165.3
167 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.89 %

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
Drivetrain
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
DDYA
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft