The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
€ 20,200
€ 24,800
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.35 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 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 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 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
428 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
