The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 19,900
€ 30,800
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.1
70
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
168.7
102.4
167
168.7 in
Length
167 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.02 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
