The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 22,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4214 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1740 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
180 kg
12.46 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

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
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.6 kg/bhp
11.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
83 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
83 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
72 mpg
No data
motorway
88 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
914 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
70 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L