The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
167.6 in
Length
167 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.99 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
25.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.38 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
51 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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