The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 23,000

€ 25,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 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 DPF
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
165.9
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.81 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
108 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 DPF
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
28.72 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft