The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)
€ 29,900
€ 34,500
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
56.1
70
77.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
167
103.4
168
167 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.09 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
53 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 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
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
