The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
€ 19,900
€ 31,100
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 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
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
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.33 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
19.68 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
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
717 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 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
8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
