The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 25,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.75 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
8P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.25 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
85.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft