The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 26,700
€ 21,200
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
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
166.9
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.65 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
138 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
