The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

€ 36,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 36,600
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 Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
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 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.07 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft