The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 35,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 5.8 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1426 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
2637
4313
4255 mm
Length
4313 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
1299 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1945 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
161 kg
11.03 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 bhp
187 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.81 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.03 kg/bhp
7.81 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
71 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
61 mpg
city
39 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
536 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L