The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 30,800
€ 22,100
€ 30,800
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 Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1424
1777
1966
1491
1789
2073
1777 mm
Width
1789 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1424 mm
Height
1491 mm
2602
4241
2619
4284
4241 mm
Length
4284 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.89 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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9.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.12 kg/bhp
11.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
67 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
55 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
739 mi
Range
608 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
