The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 23,700
€ 26,300
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TDI DPF
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.76 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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13.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
13.56 kg/bhp
10.51 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
63 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
51 mpg
city
38 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
759 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
