The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,900
€ 25,600
€ 26,900
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 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
166.9
103.1
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.88 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
511 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
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 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
