The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 24,400
€ 21,900
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.49 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.61 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
