The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 23,100
€ 35,500
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
597 lb
17.08 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
50 mpg
city
18 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
899 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
396 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
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
