The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 29,900
€ 21,500
€ 29,900
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 TFSI 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 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
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
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.79 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 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
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
27.94 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
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
833 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
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
145.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
