The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,700
€ 23,300
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 9.3 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1423
1765
1995
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1423 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4292
2578
4199
4292 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.51 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
13.61 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
66 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
795 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
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 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
