The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 20,900
€ 25,600
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 is 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56
69.5
78.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
168.7
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.51 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.81 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
33 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
475 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
136.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
