The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.35 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft