The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 20,800
€ 23,000
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.9
167.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
2681 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
10.24 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
24.82 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
