The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 36,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
167.6 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.36 %
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.77 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
57 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
534 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft