The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 23,900
€ 23,100
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.5
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.23 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
31 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
78 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
971 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
444 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
65.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
145.8 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
