The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 27,900

€ 21,200

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.46 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6
138 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft