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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
165.3 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
19.41 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
