The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 38,900
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 40 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.8 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2725 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
692 lb
20.25 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DGCA, DJGA
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
181 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
18.88 lb/hp
25.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
47 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
684 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft