The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 24,700
€ 25,900
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.95 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
