The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 22,100

€ 32,600

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 2.6 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1491
1789
2073
1421
1785
1966
1789 mm
Width
1785 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2619
4284
2636
4310
4284 mm
Length
4310 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1257 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
138 kg
9.89 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
200 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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11.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
11.64 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
61 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
55 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
608 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
493 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L