The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 19,900
€ 24,400
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.7
70.4
81.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.32 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
CD
Generation
8P
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 DPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
