The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 ultra is 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
166.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.59 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft