The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 29,100
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 DPF is 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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 DPF quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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 DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
677 lb
19.94 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
83.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft