The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 24,700
€ 25,600
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
166.8
165.3 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.7 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
