The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 29,900
€ 23,100
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 4.2 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 5.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1424
1777
1966
1480
1786
2048
1777 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1424 mm
Height
1480 mm
2602
4241
2578
4199
4241 mm
Length
4199 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.2 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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12.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.31 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
64 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
797 mi
Range
899 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
436 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
