The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 25,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (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 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.48 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
36 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
670 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft