The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 21,500
€ 28,600
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.1
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
167
165.3 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3034 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.18 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
