The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra is 3.8 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
169.7 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.33 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
26.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
26.84 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
60 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
70 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft