The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 32,800
€ 22,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 1.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
167
101.5
165.3
167 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.07 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
