The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 30,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 27,400
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 4.5 inches longer and 2.1 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.89 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
DDYA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 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
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
25.82 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
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
758 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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
84.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 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
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft