The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 36,600
€ 22,700
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.4 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1424
1777
1966
1491
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1424 mm
Height
1491 mm
2602
4241
2620
4255
4241 mm
Length
4255 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1299 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
171 kg
11.63 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
8.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.12 kg/bhp
12.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
52 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
712 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
