The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 24,500
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 23,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
2620
4255
4214 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.59 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

154 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.41 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
50 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
38 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L