The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 24,500
€ 19,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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
165.9
103.1
167.6
165.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
12.84 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CHZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
