The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 23,300
€ 26,300
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
4214
4199 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
113 kg
7.79 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
10.51 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
727 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
