The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 21,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
166.8 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.76 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft