The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 21,900
€ 22,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2578
4214
4255 mm
Length
4214 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1295 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.47 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CLH*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.45 kg/bhp
13.17 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
74 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
61 mpg
city
46 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
