The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.08 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft