The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 21,500
€ 26,700
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
70.3
80.6
56
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3034 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.42 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
19.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
