The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 25,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 2.0 FSI is 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.54 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
21.16 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
422 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
153.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft