The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 33,600
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
44 mpg
city
60 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
914 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft