The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 20,800
€ 32,800
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.1
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
167.6
102.4
167
167.6 in
Length
167 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2681 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
11.26 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
24.82 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
