The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (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 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (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 1.6 TDI ultra
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.23 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
43 mpg
city
60 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft