The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 23,400
€ 31,400
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
19.41 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
60 mpg
city
16 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
914 mi
Range
352 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
70 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).
200.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
