The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
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 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
101.5
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.67 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft