The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 25,600
€ 33,000
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 4.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
1492
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1492 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4258
2578
4214
4258 mm
Length
4214 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
1321 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
249 kg
15.86 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
▶ REPLAY
11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
11.69 kg/bhp
6.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
72 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
69 mpg
city
19 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
797 mi
Range
355 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
250 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
