The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 28,400
€ 19,900
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.15 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
8P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
85.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
