The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,500
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.2 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
45 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft