The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 22,100

€ 30,000

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 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
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 DPF
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
536 lb
16.21 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-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
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
608 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 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