The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 33,300
€ 23,700
€ 33,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 3.2 is 0.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
101.5
165.3
165.5 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.24 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
