The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 32,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 32,300
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 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.82 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
16.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.68 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
497 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
497 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft