The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
166.8 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.95 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
27.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.05 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
83.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft