The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 23,300
€ 22,600
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 3.9 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6
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
4238
4199 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1295 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
96 kg
6.9 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
43 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
