The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 25,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
697 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft