The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 24,000
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 26,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 1.8 T is 1.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
2578
4214
4199 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.74 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L