The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 33,600
€ 20,800
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTD is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6
AU
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)
*DJG*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6
142 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
