The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2895 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.89 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CLH*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
108 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
27.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
52 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft