The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 22,800
€ 23,400
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.65 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*DBK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
914 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
