The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 23,300
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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.8 T is 4.4 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
165.3 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.48 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
26.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
26 mpg
city
60 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
914 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft