The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 23,100
€ 26,900
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 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 BlueMotion
104 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
899 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
