The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (03 - 05)
€ 24,300

€ 21,000

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 is 0.4 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
4203
4199 mm
Length
4203 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg

Weight Difference:
33 kg
2.41 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
13.17 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
50 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L