The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTE
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
167 in
Length
168.1 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTE
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
593 lb
16.82 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTE
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
53 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
1657 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft