The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 25,800

€ 22,500

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra is 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
70
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.3
166.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.89 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
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 ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
*CAY*
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 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
914 mi
Range
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
70 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft