The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 31,400
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
56.1
70
77.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
57.8 in
102.4
167
101.5
165.9
167 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.49 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
