The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 22,500

€ 28,800

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
70.3
80.6
56
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.24 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft