The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 26,700
€ 27,500
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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, 0.4 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
70
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.3
166.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.16 %
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
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
CLHA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.09 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
80.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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
1175 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
