The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 22,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 1.4 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1424 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2620
4255
4241 mm
Length
4255 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
101 kg
7.59 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.31 kg/bhp
11.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
64 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L