The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.61 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
51 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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