The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 26,800
€ 19,000
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
56
69.5
78.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
168.7
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
15.05 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
