The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08)
€ 24,300
€ 33,900
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
58.3
70.3
80.6
56
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
101.5
165.3
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 3.2
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
602 lb
16.96 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
14.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
42 mpg
city
16 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
355 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
