The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 18,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2659 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
505 lb
15.96 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
31.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft