The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
€ 24,000
€ 24,100
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.58 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
899 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
