The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

€ 38,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.54 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CXX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
18.27 lb/hp
29.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
634 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft