The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 22,200
€ 24,400
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2578
4214
4255 mm
Length
4214 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1299 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
116 kg
8.2 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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12.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.25 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.03 kg/bhp
10.25 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
71 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
61 mpg
city
40 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
