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
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 26,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.79 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

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
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
*CAY*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft