The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 26,900

€ 24,900

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1424
1777
1966
1491
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1424 mm
Height
1491 mm
2602
4241
2620
4255
4241 mm
Length
4255 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1432 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
157 kg
10.96 %

General
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
*CXX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
8.61 kg/bhp
13.26 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
56 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
498 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
343 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L