The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 21,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 30,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.82 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
15.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft