The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,000
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF is 1.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
1765
1957
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4214 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.11 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
13.03 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
63 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L