The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 25,600
€ 24,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
169
167.6 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.3 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.77 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
57 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
