The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 3.7 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
1799
2027
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
1765
1995
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1491 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
2620
4255
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
2578
4292
4255 mm
Length
4292 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1935 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.72 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.85 kg/bhp
8.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
88 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
88 mpg
54 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
74 mpg
city
41 mpg
94 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
971 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
85 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L