The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
€ 22,700
€ 29,500
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
103.8
169.7
167.5 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.33 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
