The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 3.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
1765
1995
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1492 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
2578
4292
4258 mm
Length
4292 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1321 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2025 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
219 kg
14.22 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
11.69 kg/bhp
9.17 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
72 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
69 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L