The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 25,800
€ 26,500
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
70
77.4
58.3
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
102.4
166.8
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 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
13.17 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
914 mi
Range
678 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
