The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 23,600
€ 23,700
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI e is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.89 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CLH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
