The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 26,300
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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 quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
478 lb
14.95 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
83.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft