The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
€ 22,200
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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.89 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
AU
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
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 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
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 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
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 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
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft