The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08)
€ 31,400
€ 20,000
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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
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
3144 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.24 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf GTD
633 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
111 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
111 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 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
