The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 24,900
€ 24,100
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3157 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXX*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
