The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 23,700
€ 35,600
€ 23,700
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 1.8 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1491
1799
2027
1421
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2601
4237
4255 mm
Length
4237 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.08 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
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 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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
13.56 kg/bhp
8.12 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
63 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
51 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
759 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L
