The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 30,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
101.5
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
624 lb
18.38 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 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
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
717 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft