The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 33,000
€ 23,100
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 3.2 is 1.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1421
1765
1957
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4214
2578
4199
4214 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
256 kg
16.31 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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6.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.36 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
27 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
19 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
355 mi
Range
899 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
198.9 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 3.2
198.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
250 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
436 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
