The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.88 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft