The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 24,000
€ 32,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 11.1 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1480
1786
2048
1421
1785
1966
1786 mm
Width
1785 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2636
4310
4199 mm
Length
4310 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.29 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
570 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
