The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 24,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
167.5 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3157 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.96 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXX*
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
26.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft