The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 30,800
€ 23,100
€ 30,800
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 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.1
70
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
167
103.1
167.5
167 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.17 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
46 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
78 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
971 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 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
1014 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
