The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)

€ 23,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.85 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft