The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 21,900
€ 27,700
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 6.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
1491
1799
2027
1424
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1424 mm
2620
4255
2602
4241
4255 mm
Length
4241 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
1295 kg
Kerb Weight
1245 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.86 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*CLH*
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.45 kg/bhp
10.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
74 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
61 mpg
city
53 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
818 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
