The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 35,800
€ 24,000
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.8 T
56
69.5
78.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
168.7
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.8 T
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
549 lb
15.18 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.8 T
8P
Generation
1K
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 1.8 T
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.8 T
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
