The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 23,100
€ 33,000
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 1.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2578
4214
4199 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
256 kg
16.31 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
6.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
60 mpg
city
19 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
899 mi
Range
355 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
250 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
436 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
