The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.21 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
8P
Generation
AU
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 DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.57 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft