The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 20,200
€ 31,400
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 1.6 is 0.4 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2578
4203
4199 mm
Length
4203 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
305 kg
19.43 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
148 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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12.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
12.52 kg/bhp
6.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
42 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
32 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
510 mi
Range
352 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
200.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
