The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 28,500
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 1.8 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
1777
1966
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4237 mm
Length
4255 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1233 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
137 kg
10 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

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

115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
9.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.26 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
64 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
54 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
706 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
83.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L