The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (04 - 06)
€ 25,600
€ 22,100
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.8 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
1492
1799
2027
1423
1765
1995
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1492 mm
Height
1423 mm
2620
4258
2578
4286
4258 mm
Length
4286 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
1321 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg
Weight Difference:
89 kg
6.31 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
11.69 kg/bhp
13.56 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
72 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
69 mpg
city
43 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
797 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
