The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 30,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 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 (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
167.5 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.36 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
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 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
*DBK*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
16.53 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
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 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
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft