The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 36,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTE
55.9
69.5
77
58
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58 in
101.5
165.9
103.4
168.1
165.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTE
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
12.77 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTE
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*DGE*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTE
116 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
32 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
610 mi
Range
1657 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
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).
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
