The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 24,700
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.12 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
144 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
1146 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
