The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 22,700
€ 32,300
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
167.5
103.8
169.8
167.5 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.47 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
56 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
