The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
€ 21,100
€ 28,400
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 TDI is 0.4 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
131 kg
9.07 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
197 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
280 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.34 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.63 kg/bhp
7.34 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
