The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 33,300
€ 20,200
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.3
165.5 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
739 lb
20.95 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
