The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 28,600
€ 21,000
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf GTD is 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.4 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
