The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 23,000
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 27,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.32 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYB
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft