The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,800
€ 28,400
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1421
1777
1966
1491
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2601
4237
2620
4255
4237 mm
Length
4255 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.91 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
250 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
11.85 kg/bhp
9.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
83 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
72 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
914 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
