The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
€ 22,500
€ 28,600
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
166.8
165.3 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
