The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 21,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 35,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.91 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
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 dual clutch 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
*CLH*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft