The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 36,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 36,500
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 slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 2.6 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
1789
2073
1785 mm
Width
1789 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
2619
4284
4310 mm
Length
4284 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
245 kg
16.33 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
89 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
380 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.1 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8.29 kg/bhp
14.1 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
647 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
85.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L