The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 23,200
€ 22,200
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 2.0 FSI is 1.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1421
1765
1957
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4214
2578
4199
4214 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.89 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
200 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
200 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
131 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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9.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
9.12 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
39 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
475 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
475 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
136.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
