The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)

€ 24,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,600
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
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 1.9 TDI e
3157 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.38 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXX*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e

▶ REPLAY
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 1.9 TDI e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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