The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
167.5 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.55 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.91 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
56 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft