The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 26,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.79 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CAY*
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 4400 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
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.09 lb/hp
27.94 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
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
833 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft