The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

€ 21,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 TDI is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
165.3 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.97 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft