The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 24,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
€ 21,000
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.15 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CLH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
49 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
712 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
98.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft