The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 24,500
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
4255 mm
Length
4214 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1299 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
96 kg
6.88 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

154 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
12.03 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
74 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
63 mpg
city
38 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L