The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 34,500
VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19) VW Golf GTD
€ 25,800
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 ultra is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1482
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)
2626
4268
4237 mm
Length
4268 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1416 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
136 kg
9.6 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 bhp
181 bhp
VW Golf GTD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
250 NM
380 NM
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

 REPLAY
11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.82 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
11.85 kg/bhp
7.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
83 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf GTD
72 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L