The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 30,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
489 lb
14.4 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
717 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft