The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 28,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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
69.5
77
58.7
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
101.5
166.9
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
3194 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.48 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
21.58 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
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
727 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1082 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
