The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 27,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
166.9
167.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.58 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
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 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.77 lb/hp
15.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
57 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
