The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 30,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
165.3 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2906 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.26 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
51 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft