The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 22,900
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 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.76 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
60 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
70 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft