The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 23,300
€ 35,800
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 3.2.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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 3.2
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
549 lb
15.18 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
