The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.03 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft