The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 24,500
€ 30,800
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56
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
103.1
167.5
101.5
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.3 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
52 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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
