The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)

€ 24,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 31,100
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.54 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXX*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
717 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft