The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
€ 22,800

€ 30,800

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
167.6
103.8
169.8
167.6 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.69 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
DGTE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
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25.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.38 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
51 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft