The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 36,500
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 36,500
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 3.2 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 3.2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
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 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
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 3.2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3583 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
864 lb
24.12 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.51 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 3.2
178.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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