The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 20,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.62 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
85.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft