The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 29,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 1.7 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2578
4238
4255 mm
Length
4238 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1905 kg
Weight Difference:
103 kg
7.25 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
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 dual clutch 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
*DBK*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.45 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.19 kg/bhp
8.45 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
72 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
64 mpg
city
50 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
797 mi
Range
761 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
761 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
