The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
€ 22,700
€ 28,400
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 5.2 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2578
4203
4255 mm
Length
4203 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1299 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
206 kg
13.69 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 bhp
197 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
280 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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12.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
12.03 kg/bhp
7.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
74 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
63 mpg
city
23 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
818 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
424 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
