The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 26,600
€ 23,100
€ 26,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.9
70
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.3
166.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.01 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
48 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
899 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
