The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 21,100
€ 33,300
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
631 lb
17.89 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
41 mpg
city
17 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
377 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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
