The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 22,100
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.8 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
