The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 25,800
€ 22,700
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra 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 1.6 BlueTDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
55.9
70
77.4
58.7
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
102.4
166.8
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 ultra
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.47 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
914 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
70 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 ultra
70 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
