The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 25,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 9.3 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
1765
1995
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1423 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
2578
4292
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4292 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.07 %
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
10.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
10.4 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L