The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 22,700
€ 23,900
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.88 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
52 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
