The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 30,400
€ 24,800
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1492
1799
2027
1421
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1492 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4258
2601
4237
4258 mm
Length
4237 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
86 kg
6.18 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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9.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9.4 kg/bhp
12.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
66 mpg
74 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
city
61 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
723 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
111 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
