The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI (04 - 06)
€ 18,100
€ 24,100
€ 18,100
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 1.6 is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
11.36 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
20.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
