The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 25,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,300
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 TDI DPF is 3.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
1765
1995
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1423 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4286 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1313 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
142 kg
9.76 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

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

135 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
10.54 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
51 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
61 mpg
No data
motorway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L