The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 29,900
€ 25,600
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.7 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 6.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1424
1777
1966
1492
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1424 mm
Height
1492 mm
2602
4241
2620
4258
4241 mm
Length
4258 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.68 %
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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.31 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
city
69 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
797 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
