The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 23,300
€ 33,300
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 0.4 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 3.2
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
4203
4199 mm
Length
4203 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 3.2
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg
Weight Difference:
209 kg
13.06 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 3.2
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 3.2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.48 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
6.48 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
43 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
518 mi
Range
377 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
