The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 29,900
€ 24,500
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
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
101.5
165.9
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.85 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
22 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
