The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

€ 33,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169.7 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.09 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
18.02 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
478 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft