The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 20,600
€ 24,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 1.6 is 0.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.3
165.5 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.37 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CDA*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 1.6
450 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
144 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
144 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
