The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 25,000
€ 27,600
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 TDI is 3.7 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1423
1765
1995
1491
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1423 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4292
2620
4255
4292 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.58 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
340 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
13.41 kg/bhp
9.28 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
motorway
76 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
814 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
487 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
