The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)

€ 35,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 18,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) VW Golf 1.6
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI is 4.5 inches longer and 2.1 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
101.5
165.3
169.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.63 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CZPB
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
147 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6

▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.21 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
536 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft