The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 25,800
€ 23,900
€ 25,800
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 1.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CAYC
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29.14 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
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
