The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 32,800
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.39 %
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
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
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
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
608 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
