The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 31,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (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 quattro (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
637 lb
19.26 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

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

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
19.68 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
717 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
107 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).
85.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft