The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 24,300
€ 34,300
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.1
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
167
165.3 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.5 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
16.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
