The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 27,800
€ 23,100
€ 27,800
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 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 TDI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
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
101.5
165.9
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 TDI BlueMotion
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.73 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
78 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
583 mi
Range
971 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 DPF
131.6 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
