The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 26,800
€ 23,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.38 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 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 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
899 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
