The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.53 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft