The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 28,200
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 quattro (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 TDI BlueMotion
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.38 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

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23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
971 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
746 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
65.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft