The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 24,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 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 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF

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29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft