The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

€ 28,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 5.5 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
1785
1966
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
2620
4255
4310 mm
Length
4255 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1432 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
97 kg
6.77 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
*CXX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
12.36 kg/bhp
13.26 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
498 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L