The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 24,900
€ 22,800
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 1.8 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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 1.4 TFSI
1432 kg
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1735 kg
Weight Difference:
182 kg
12.71 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CXX*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 bhp
120 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
13.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
13.26 kg/bhp
10.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
54 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
49 mpg
city
43 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
712 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
498 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
