The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,700
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 3.9 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
2578
4238
4199 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.94 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
67 mpg
64 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
city
51 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L