The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)

€ 32,600
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 11.1 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1785 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4310 mm
Length
4199 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.36 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
145 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
7.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
7.71 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
67 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
739 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L