The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 23,900
€ 24,300
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 1.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1421
1765
1957
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4214
2578
4199
4214 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
43 kg
3.12 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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8.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
8.73 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
475 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
