The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

€ 21,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
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 manual 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
*CLH*
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 3000 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
19.1 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
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 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
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft