The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 23,400
€ 23,900
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
914 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
