The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 22,100
€ 26,800
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 TDI is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
56
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1K
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 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 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
